Truck Driver - Solid Waste

Clay County is now accepting applications to be considered for a Variable Hour (Part-Time) Truck Driver with the Solid Waste Department.

Date Posted: 2/2/2026

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Minimum Starting Salary: $24.43 - $27.87 per hour – Full Salary Range:  $24.43-$33.86 per hour

* Class A License, the starting rate of pay is $27.87 per hour

Shifts:  Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Status: Non-exempt

Location: Clay County Landfill - 3301 190th St S. Hawley

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• One-year Certification from a college or tech school in Heavy Equipment Operation or related field.


• 1-3 years of prior work-related experience


• Class A Driver’s License


• Successful completion of a background check

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION, SUBMIT THESE MATERIALS**

• Clay County Application must be submitted for all County positions.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• If you are an eligible military veteran and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference, you must present a legible photocopy of your DD214 form to the Office of Human Resources. All veterans who are certified will be considered for appointment.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.

1. Driving Truck


2. Operation of heavy equipment including tractor/trailer semi-trucks, skid steers, front-end loaders and tractors to transport solid waste and leachate.


3. Responsible for day-to-day inspection and routine repair of equipment. This includes oil changes, filter replacement, lubrication, change flat tires and replace lights.


4. Maintain roads, spraying weeds, placing riprap, cutting brush and trees and placing waste in proper disposal area.


5. Assist the landfill manager in office functions and fill in for landfill operators when they are on vacation.


6. Other duties as assigned.